Ramelow Stirs Confusion with Humorous UFO Tweets
Erfurt - UFOs, vaccines, and a famous sheep? Two bewildering tweets by Thuringia's Minister President Bodo Ramelow (67, Left Party) on the short messaging service "X" (previously Twitter) have left people scratching their heads.
On Monday evening, the head of government shared the following peculiar message: "Attention, dear activists, our planes aren't spraying tonight, but the Thuringian Reichsflugscheibe is taking action for you: mRNA. Then, you won't need to vaccinate, vaccinate, vaccinate ..."
What's Ramelow hinting at?
Shortly before midnight, he followed up with an equally cryptic remark: "Dear activists, I must apologize, unfortunately, the Reichsflugscheibe can't ascend in the Jonastal today because apparently, Meggi's spirit has risen. Anyway, there's some silly animal standing around on the runway, and it won't work today."
Background: The Reichsflugscheibe is a controversial UFO that conspiracy theorists claim the Nazis built. Maggie (correctly spelled), on the other hand, was an unshorn domestic sheep that gained cult status by living unharmed in Thuringia's Jonastal for nine years, donning a 25-kilogram round wool dress before her demise in 2022's summer.
By "activists," Ramelow probably means lateral thinkers, conspiracy theorists, and anti-vaccination advocates. He suspects that the stalkers belong to the extreme right-wing and have been hounding him with thousands of spam messages from alleged "bots." He has already blocked 10,000 accounts. "If you're not as steadfast as I am, such harassment can be overwhelming," says Ramelow.
An unleashing of frustration
- In response to the ongoing discussions about Corona vaccinations, Ramelow humorously suggested on Twitter that the Thuringian Reichsflugscheibe, the controversial UFO, could provide a substitute solution, stirring speculation about his stance on 'internal politics.'
- After sparking controversy with his UFO-related tweets, Ramelow revealed his frustration with dealing with a multitude of botnets on the platform, which include allegedly radical right-wing and anti-vaccination activist accounts, exacerbating the difficulty of managing his Twitter account.
- Regardless of the controversy or potential political implications, Ramelow expressed his resilience in dealing with online harassment, differentiating himself from those affected by his recent Coronavirus-related tweets in Thuringia, demonstrating an unflappable demeanor despite the uproar.
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Ramelow's tweets about UFOs and the Thuringian Reichsflugscheibe in light of the Coronavirus vaccination can be interpreted as a playful or satirical comment on misleading information and the exaggerations occurring in discourses, rather than a serious statement. Here's a breakdown of the elements involved:
- UFOs: The introduction of UFOs (Unidentified Flying Objects) in a playful manner often serves as a fun and intriguing way to pique interest or add an amusing element to a message.
- Thuringian Reichsflugscheibe: This term functions as a nod to the 1950s German "Reichsflugscheibe," a debunked UFO sighting. Ramelow lightly references this historical incident to link an old, mythical phenomenon with the current situation of the Coronavirus pandemic, adding a humorous touch to his statement.
- Coronavirus Vaccination: The context of the tweets likely revolves around a commentary or critique of vaccination efforts and policies in Thuringia. By connecting this serious topic with a humorously misleading reference to UFOs and an outdated myth, Ramelow might be trying to highlight the importance of critically evaluating information and distinguishing fact from fiction, especially during times of crisis.
